Lifeguard Certification Course

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN.

Want to be a lifeguard at our pools this summer? Check out our lifeguard certification program. If you're at least 15 years old and can pass some basic lifesaving and swimming drills, this is the program for you.

**If participant successfully completes the course, attains lifeguard certification, is hired as a lifeguard by Lafayette Parks and Recreation, AND completes a full season as a Lafayette Parks lifeguard, then a portion ($100) of the registration fee will be refunded to the participant.

2018 Dates and Times

Tuesday, March 20 (*Swimming Pre-test)

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Friday, April 6

5:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Saturday, April 7

9:00 am- 5:00 pm

All classes for the certification course meet at the Lafayette Jefferson High School swimming pool. In addition to these mandatory meeting dates, participants will be required to complete a portion of the course online through the Red Cross website.

Registration Information

The registration fee must be paid at the time of registration.

There are two options for registration.

1. You may register in person by returning the Registration Form and waiver to the Lafayette Parks Administrative Office at:

Complete a timed event withing 1 minute, 40 seconds - Starting in the water, swim 20 yards (face may be in or out of water - no goggles are allowed), then surface dive to a depth of 7-10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object, then return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point with both hands holding the object and keeping the face at or near the surface so the rescue is able to get a breath. Candidates should not swim the distance under water. Exit the water without using steps or a ladder.

Tread water for two minutes using only the legs. Candidates should place their hands under the armpits.

Swim 300 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. Candidates may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both, but swimming on the back or side is not allowed. Swim goggles may be used.